Secret Mom Hacks: Mom Life & Parenting Tips for Busy First Time Moms

In this week's episode, we discuss a conference that is a game-changer for all mom content creators. Join me as I share my personal experience attending the Mom 2.0 Conference and why I believe it is a must-attend event for all mom content creators. This conference offers a unique platform for moms to connect with fellow creators, industry experts, and brands. Discover how attending Mom 2.0 can in...

Today we're talking about the transition from summer to fall. As the leaves start to change and back-to-school routines are in full swing, it's the perfect time to discuss tips for navigating this busy season. Inspired by Ashlee at FargoMom.com , we'll cover a handful of tips to help you and your family "fall" into the perfect routine. Let's do this, mama! Check out my show notes HERE . Get every...

This week I have another fun interview lined up for you! In today's episode, I'm talking with Kimberly Hampton of Middle TN Lactation . She's the incredible lactation consultant I used to get started on the right foot with our breastfeeding journey. Our conversation covers important tips for new moms like the importance of lining up post-partum support, a little-known fact about breast pump flange...

This week's show is another mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed. Click  HERE  to listen now! Check out the show notes HERE for links to each news story. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE ! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: W...

In today's interview, I'm thrilled to have my new friend Aditi Wardhan Singh with us to talk about all things #momlife. She's an amazing author, editor, publishing strategist, and the founder of Raising World Children . We had such a fun chat covering birth stories, self-care, helpful new mom gadgets, and more! Grab the transcript HERE . This interview was originally recorded in January 2022. Read...

My parents fostered my love for books at a young age, so it was important to me to do the same for my daughter. A huge part of that effort has been Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This week's show covers why every parent should sign up for this amazing FREE program! Check out my show notes HERE and grab the transcript HERE to learn more about how your child(ren) can receive up to 60 free books...

It's back-to-school week for many families. For both parents and children, the excitement and anticipation of starting a new school year can quickly turn into anxiety and dread. That said, I thought it was timely to talk about calm parenting and serve up some strategies and tools to help us keep our composure in the coming weeks and months leading into the new school year. Chances are HIGH I will...

The new school year is just around the corner, so today's episode covers our decision to homeschool for kindergarten and the reasons I'm really looking forward to it. Flexibility, custom curriculum, and socialization opportunities - to name a few. Check out my show notes HERE and listen to this episode in full to get the low-down. Grab the transcript HERE . Don't forget to... Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️...

This week's show is another mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed. Click  HERE  to listen now! Check out the show notes HERE for links to each news story. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE ! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: J...

As the summer heat continues and we're all spending LOTS of time in the pool, I thought it was fitting to talk with my daughter's swim instructor about water safety. This week I'm joined by Coach Dana Moser , a swim coach with 16+ years of experience instructing swimmers. In this episode, we cover:  05:50 Building trust in water safety. 10:19 Parents must balance safety without instilling fea...

This week's episode covers a topic I've become passionate about over the last few years - running! I've never been much of an athletic person, but fast-forward to today and, as of the release of this episode, I've completed a 10-mile race and am about to start training for a marathon. Not only do I look forward to running for the physical and mental health benefits, but I feel like it helps me be...

To welcome the month of July, I'm back with another #momchat interview! This week I'm joined by my friend, former co-worker, and first-time mom, Meredith. We spent nearly eight years working together in the music industry and found out we were pregnant just a few months apart. Our interview covers birth plans, boundary-setting, self-care, IBS, and more! Grab the transcript HERE . This interview wa...

This week's show is another mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed. Click  HERE  to listen now! Check out the show notes HERE for links to each news story. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE ! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: J...

Breastfeeding is a hot topic for new and expecting moms. It was such an obstacle for me that I'm dedicating another episode to it. (See episodes  #3  and  #10  for more!) This week's episode is a lighthearted showdown of three breast pumps I used during my nursing journey - Spectra, Medela, and Willow. We explore the convenience, noise levels, and portability of these pumping c...

This week's episode takes a look back at the last few years of preschool and educational milestones. I also cover why we landed on Primrose Schools for my daughter's early education needs. Their award-winning program is second to none. We highly recommend them! Check out my show notes HERE , but listen to this episode in full to get the low-down. Grab the transcript HERE . Get every new episode of...

Parenthood equals sleep deprivation, so this week we're diving headfirst into the world of dreamland and how to get your precious babe snoozing through the whole night. Check out my show notes HERE so you can see the list of methods, but listen to this episode in full for all the details. Grab the transcript HERE . Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing fo...

This week's show is another mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed. Was this mini-episode delivering the top parenting/family headlines helpful? Read my show notes HERE to learn more. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE ! Connect with S...

My birth plan was to have an unmedicated natural birth, so when I learned around the 7-month mark that my daughter was breech, that plan was temporarily halted. This episode covers several natural methods I used to successfully turn my daughter head down. Check out my show notes HERE so you can see the list of methods, but listen to this episode in full for all the details. In this episode, we cov...

For this week's episode, I'm covering the 10 must-have baby registry items new parents need. The business of babies and parenting is BOOMING and keeps growing. How do you know what you actually need? I'm here to help you cut through the noise so you know what is necessary versus what is just nice to have. In this episode, we cover: 01:50 Must-have #1: Halo Bassinest 05:21 Must-have #2: Muslin swad...

It's time for another #momchat interview this week! I'm joined by my friend and fellow mom, Audrey! We're hometown friends who grew up together and now live in different parts of the country, but have stayed in touch over over the years thanks to social media. Our interview covers derailed birth plans, meconium staining, breastfeeding, and TONS more. Grab the transcript HERE . This interview was o...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so in today's show I'm sharing six of my favorite tips as a mom for maintaining mental wellbeing. They are... Make time for yourself. Stay connected. Practice mindfulness. Get enough sleep. Ask for help. Practice self-compassion. Read my show notes HERE to learn more. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HER...

This week's show is another mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed. Check out the show notes HERE . Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE ! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: Join newsletter: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/about/#/portal/ You...

I'm flying solo again in this week's show, sharing about doulas and why I hired one. She was such a valuable investment in my birthing experience. The breathing and meditative techniques she offered helped me remain calm. The various positions she suggested gave me comfort during the painful labor. I can't recommend doulas enough! Grab the transcript for today's episode HERE and read my show notes...

In this week's show I'm flying solo and talking alllll about my breastfeeding must-haves. These are all the hot items I WISH I knew about from day one of my breastfeeding journey. If you're just getting started down that path, consider this your shortcut to breastfeeding bliss!! And if you know a new mom just getting started with breastfeeding, PLEASE share this with her. She will SO grateful for...

Happy Wednesday, y'all! We're back with another #momchat interview this week! I'm joined by my friend (and former fellow speech teammate) Alicia! She is a busy full-time work-from-home mom with two kiddos, a boy and a girl. At the end of the day, us moms just want to raise good humans. Alicia and I cover that and more. Grab the transcript HERE . This interview was originally recorded in 2021. Read...